Is Sacramento the bedbug capital?

Terminix released its list of cities experiencing the largest increases in bedbug activity.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) -

Bedbugs are on the rise in some areas of the country not previously prone to outbreaks.

Sacramento topped the list of cities with the highest increase in bedbug infestations so far this year, according to a pest company.

Terminix released its list of cities experiencing the largest increases in bedbug activity, with Sacramento coming in at No. 1, with a 54 percent jump in bedbug customer calls compared to this same time last year.

Reports of bedbugs increasing in some areas of the country not previously prone to outbreaks indicates they are on the move.

An entomologist with the company said bedbugs pose a concern for public health. Bedbug bites can result in secondary infections due to excessive scratching. Beyond getting annoying bites and welts bedbug infestations are also known to have a psychological impact and can cause emotional stress and irritability.

Experts advise those who are bitten to immediately contact a professional to treat the home or business where the bites occurred.

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